Senior Manager, Social Services (Hybrid)

Hiring range: $107,993 to $129,563 ($51.92 to $62.29 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. 

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. 

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 05/15/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Consider joining the Community Social Services and Behavioral Health Department as a Senior Manager, ensuring the provision of several different services that support our surrounding community, providers and some of our most vulnerable citizens. We are looking for a leader with a commitment to quality, who is driven by their commitment to serving others and sees the importance of providing inclusive services.

You will provide leadership, management and supervision of the department budget and technology, placement support, program planning and contracting and community volunteers. You will lead several teams to ensure business and infrastructure operations are integrated across the department and programs operate effectively.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 19th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $107,993 to $129,563 ($51.92 to $62.29 per hour).
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 39: $107,993 to $151,112 ($51.92 to $72.65 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Manager, Social Services.

• Analyze community needs and ensure program planning, budget and employee management, and policy development supports the implementation of comprehensive services for eligible participants.
• Review effectiveness and manage assigned programs including department infrastructure such as budgeting, technology planning and implementation, placement support and community volunteer services.
• Plan, develop and implement needed improvements.
• Limit financial risk to Anoka County by properly managing program budget to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including Medical Assistance billing.
• Participate in research and policy development at the state and local level for the future programmatic needs of Anoka County.
• Manage operations for assigned programs. Set priorities, goals and outcomes for the service area and ensure compliance with statutory mandates and grant obligations.
• Oversee collection of data and other information to evaluate program impact.
• Participate in various committees to ensure community involvement and service coordination.
• Provide supervision, team consultation, recruitment, annual performance reviews and disciplinary action for assigned programs.
• Ensure ongoing training of managers, supervisors and employees to ensure that clients receive effective and appropriate services.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in human services, nursing, social work, or a closely related field.
• Six years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience in social services, child welfare, licensing, or closely related field with at least one year (2,080 annual hours) of supervisory experience leading teams and creating positive and productive work environments.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle available for business use.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Master’s degree or higher social work or closely related field.
• Seven years (2,080 annual hours) or more of job-related experience in social services, child welfare, licensing, or closely related field.
• Three years (2,080 annual hours) or more of supervisory experience leading teams and creating positive and productive work environments.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness. 
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. 
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. 
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment. 
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. 
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.  

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO